About Ambala
Nainital to Ambala distnce : 404 km
Estimated travel time : 9 hours
Nainital to Ambala is the most popular route for both domestic as well as foreign tourists due to its geographical location and connectivity. It is located on the border of Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh and is hence seen as a launching pad for exploring Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Kashmir.
Skirted by the Ghaggar river and the Tangri river, Ambala has two sub-areas Ambala Cantt and Ambala City and hence is called "Twin City". It is known for its large Indian Army and Indian Air Force presence. Ambala is of high religious importance with a number of famous Gurudwaras like Badshahi Bagh which commemorates the visit of Guru Gobind Singh ji, and Temples like Bhawani Amba temple. It is said that Ambala got its name from Bhawani Amba. Although there are other beliefs too about the name of this city. Ambala is equally important for business as well and is home to the largest Cloth Market in the sub-continent having about 1000 wholesale shops. From silks to handlooms, you will be spoilt for choice. Apart from the cloth market, its Science Market, gold Jewellery, and linen items are quite popular.
Taxi from Nainital to Ambala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Nainital to Ambala by car is well connected through NH734 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Nainital to Ambala distance is 404 Km and is 9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Bazpur - Nehru Park, Khatu Shyam Mandir, Shiv Mandir
Kashipur - Giri Sarovar Mandir, Gurudwara Shri Nankana Sahib, Garjiya Mata Mandir, Moteshwer Mahadev
Jaspur - Wood City of India, Traditional wood mandi and agro-processing industries
Afzalgarh - Corbett View Resort, Parwati Wild Abode, Jim Corbett National Park
Dhampur - Shiv Temple, Sita Ram Temple, Noori Masjid, Hanuman Temple
Kotawali - Mahade Temple, Mosque, Devi Mata Temple
Akbarabad - Jama Masjid, Mahadev Temple, Devi Mata Temple
Kiratpur - Shri Hanuman Temple, Nandlal Devta Mandir, Jama Masjid, Shri Nand Lal Devta Temple
Laksar - Shiv Temple, Shri Krishna Temple, Church, Hanuman Temple
Roorkee - Shiv Temple, Nanda Devi Mandir, Gori Shankar Mandir, Park & Gardens
Saharanpur - Jama Masjid, Shri Balaji Dham, Shri Vaishno Devi Mandir, Park& Garden
Sarsawa - Shiv Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Mosque
Yamuna Nagar - Hanuman Temple, Mahadev Temple
Mullana - Shree Mata Balasundari Devi Mandir, Shiv Temple, Shani Mandir, Hanuman Temple